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Old 02-27-2008, 02:57 AM   #1
viveksnv
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Explain sort command

Hello,
Please explain the follwing command briefly:
sort -r -n +4 -5 filename
 
Old 02-27-2008, 03:13 AM   #2
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That looks like a homework question - is that right? Have you looked at the man page for sort? It should tell you all you need to know.
 
Old 02-27-2008, 09:01 PM   #3
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Briefly: it sorts filename with user-specified options.
 
Old 02-27-2008, 09:08 PM   #4
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The briefest: "man sort"

I think maybe not homework--posting history says no.
 
  


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